Balloon Sinuplasty is intended for use by or under the direction of a doctor. You should know however, that there are risks with this treatment.

The risks include including tissue and mucosal trauma, infection or possible optic injury.

If this is something you’re considering speak to your doctor regarding the potential risk and benefit to determine if Balloon Sinuplasty is right for you.

Chronic Sinusitis

Suffering with chronic sinusitis has a huge impact on one’s quality of life. The symptoms include throbbing facial pain or headaches, difficulty breathing and sleeping, bad breath, irritability, fatigue, nausea and loss or reduced sense of taste.

When a chronic sinusitis diagnosis is made by an ENT physician, patients are treated with medication, e.g., nasal steroid sprays, antibiotics, or oral steroids to relieve symptoms.

It’s estimated that up to 60% of chronic sinusitis sufferers are not successfully treated with medication.

Patients who don’t respond to medications become candidates for conventional sinus surgery.

All of the physicians at Shelby Ear Nose and Throat Associates are specialists in dealing with allergy and sinus issues. Call for an appointment today at (205) 621-8900.